🚨 Gmail Password Leak Update: What You Need to Know
Over 183 million email passwords, including millions linked to Gmail accounts, have recently been found online. But here’s the truth — Google itself was not hacked.
According to cybersecurity reports, these leaked credentials came from infostealer malware — malicious programs that steal usernames and passwords directly from infected devices.
🔍 What Really Happened
- The leak includes email-and-password combinations from multiple services, not just Gmail.
- Around 16 million new addresses were discovered in this dataset.
- Attackers may use these passwords in “credential-stuffing” — trying leaked passwords on Gmail, banking apps, and social media accounts.
💬 Google’s Response
Google confirmed that no Gmail servers were breached, calling the online claims “entirely inaccurate.”
Still, the company urges users to secure their accounts through Two-Step Verification or Passkeys for extra protection.
🔐 What You Should Do Now
✅ 1. Check your Gmail — Go to haveibeenpwned.com to see if your email appears in any leak.
✅ 2. Change your password immediately — Use a strong, unique one you don’t reuse anywhere else.
✅ 3. Turn on Two-Step Verification (2FA) — Adds a vital extra layer of protection.
✅ 4. Scan your devices — Malware is often the root cause; clean your system with trusted antivirus software.
✅ 5. Use a password manager — It helps create and store unique passwords safely.
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